A third referendum on the
Compact of Free Association was held in
Palau on 21 February 1986, after the previous two referendums had failed to achieve the 75% in favour necessary. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the
United States signed on 10 January 1986. It was approved by 72.2% of voters, with a turnout of 71.3%.[1]
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
5,079
72.2
Against
1,957
27.8
Invalid/blank votes
31
-
Total
7,067
100
Source: Nohlen et al.
References
^Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p752
ISBN0-19-924959-8
A third referendum on the
Compact of Free Association was held in
Palau on 21 February 1986, after the previous two referendums had failed to achieve the 75% in favour necessary. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the
United States signed on 10 January 1986. It was approved by 72.2% of voters, with a turnout of 71.3%.[1]
Results
Choice
Votes
%
For
5,079
72.2
Against
1,957
27.8
Invalid/blank votes
31
-
Total
7,067
100
Source: Nohlen et al.
References
^Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p752
ISBN0-19-924959-8
